Fresh Leaf Counselling

10/11/2025

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🌊✨ A Little Splash of Calm ✨🌊

Ever notice how a splash of cool water on your face can shift everything for a moment? 💧
It’s not just in your head — it’s your nervous system getting a tiny reset.

Cold water activates what’s called the dive reflex, gently slowing your heart rate and inviting your body out of “fight or flight” and back into a calmer, more balanced state.

Try this:
💦 In the morning — splash cool water on your face to awaken your senses and ground yourself before the day begins.
💦 When stressed — pause, breathe, and let a few splashes of cold water help you reset.

It’s a small, mindful ritual with big ripple effects. 🌸
Sometimes peace starts with something as simple as water. 💙

09/11/2025

08/11/2025

My new logo!

07/11/2025

Have you ever found yourself calming your baby by gently stroking their forehead?

That simple, instinctive gesture isn’t just soothing for them — it’s regulating for *us*, too. An upward stroke across the forehead can activate the parasympathetic nervous system — the part of our body that signals safety, rest, and calm.

When we move our hand slowly from the brow toward the hairline, we’re inviting the body to soften: heart rate slows, breathing deepens, and our mind begins to settle.

Next time you feel overwhelmed, try it on yourself — slow, gentle, upward strokes across your forehead. Notice your breath, your shoulders, your jaw.

Small, nurturing gestures like this remind our nervous system that we are safe, present, and cared for. 💛

06/11/2025

🥝✨ Did you know that eating a kiwi before bed might actually help you sleep better?

Science says this little green fruit is a sleep hero — it’s rich in **serotonin** (the “feel-good” hormone that helps regulate your sleep cycle) and packed with **antioxidants** like vitamin C and E, which can reduce inflammation and stress.

In one study, people who ate two kiwis an hour before bed fell asleep **42% faster** and enjoyed **13% longer** sleep! 😴

So next time you’re winding down, skip the late-night snack and grab a kiwi (or two). Your dreams might just get sweeter. 🌙💚

05/11/2025

Here’s the WHY…

When you lift your arms and hold them there, you awaken subtle strength within the nervous system. This quiet endurance teaches the body how to remain steady and open, even when life feels uncertain.

A calm, grounded nervous system allows you to sit with what arises—to breathe through discomfort rather than turn away from it. In that space, healing and resilience begin to unfold naturally.

As the arms reach overhead, the energy of the body flows freely again—revitalizing the nervous system, soothing the mind, and softening the effects of stress. Each breath becomes a reminder of your capacity to meet life with grace.

Have a go at this and give this post a comment if this works for you!

04/11/2025

A great start to the week with some feedback from a teen parent 💗 (shared with consent)

01/11/2025

A new mug kind of day ☕️